Independence Day

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  1. 2. The agreement that officially ended the Revolutionary War in 1783.
  2. 5. Famous American patriot known for his midnight ride.
  3. 6. Document that announced the colonies' separation from Britain.
  4. 10. Primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
  5. 11. State where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
  6. 12. The month the colonies declared independence.
  7. 14. The holiday celebrated on July 4th in the U.S.
  8. 15. European country that supported the colonies with military aid.
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  1. 1. Governing body that voted for independence from Britain.
  2. 3. Colonial complaint: "No ______ without representation!"
  3. 4. General of the Continental Army and first U.S. president.
  4. 7. The war between the American colonies and Britain.
  5. 8. Famous bell associated with American independence.
  6. 9. The city where the Second Continental Congress met.
  7. 13. Country the colonies fought against in the American Revolution.